October 16, 2026
Lexington News
Group seeks to create hope through connection, purpose, community
Lexington resident, Jennifer Coen is working with a community group that encourages emotional well-being, positive relationships and personal growth. That group is named ChaosKC. Their mission is rooted in the meaning behind C.H.A.O.S. - Creating Hope through Activity, Opportunity & Support.
Jack Remembers
Jack is busy healing, and doing well at it. He has not yet returned to writing columns. I am reprinting this story, it is one of my many favorites, and I was recently relaying the George the Crow story to a friend. Thanks for reading. Jack’s wife, Beth.
Bell contest shines
One of the special features of the Community Fair each year is the contest sponsored by the Lexington Arts Council.
Book sale to benefit library
The Friends of Robertson Memorial Library invite the community to their annual Book Sale, with all proceeds benefiting the library and its programs.
Blessing Box assists the food insecure
Jacob Lamb and Shawn Hodgeman had a vision for a way to ease financial strain and help provide nonperishable food to those who are food insecure in our community.
Renee Armbruster, Sally Armbruster, Megan
Renee Armbruster, Sally Armbruster, Megan
Living history day event slated to commemorate battle anniversary
The Battle of Lexington State Historic Site is planning a living history day event on Sept. 19 to mark the 165th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington.
Aull About Sports
WOW! What a run for the Kansas City Royals, beginning on August 16 and running through last Sunday, as they won 8 games in a row, which included a perfect 7-0 homestand.
Meet the Minutemen tomorrow, home football game on Friday
The annual Meet the Minutemen will be held tomorrow evening at 6 pm at Gil Rector Stadium. All Fall season High and Middle School Athletic Teams, along with Cheerleaders, Band, Flag and Dance Team members, will all be introduced.
Minutewomen tennis team to open next Tuesday at Higginsville
The Lexington Minutewomen High School Girls Tennis team will open the 2026 season this coming Tuesday, as they will travel to Higginsville to tangle with the defending MRVC East Conference Champion Lady Huskers, in a dual match.